Tag Archives: Home Remodeling

Foreclosure Deal Deadline Postponed

The deadline for states to decide whether to join a proposed nationwide foreclosure settlement with banks was delayed to Feb. 6 from Feb. 3, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office said.  States were given more time to evaluate the proposal, which … Continue reading

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Las Vegas No Longer Top Foreclosure City, Hello Stockton Calif.

Las Vegas is no longer the top foreclosure city in the country. A new Nevada law that went into effect in October caused many mortgage servicers to pause the foreclosure process, knocking Vegas off the spot it held for 22 … Continue reading

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6 Smart Strategies for Bathroom Remodeling

You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both. A bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to Remodeling Magazine’s … Continue reading

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Home Builders Face New Hurdles

Builders are on track to construct the fewest single family homes in history this year. Total housing starts in July were down 1.7 percent, month to month, which may not sound like a lot, but when you break the number down, you see the problem. Continue reading

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Home Builders Post Weak Quarter

Two of the nation’s largest home builders reported weak quarterly financial results Thursday, but their stocks rallied after an industry report indicated future sales could be stronger. The positive news came as the National Association of Realtors reported that its … Continue reading

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Natural Granite Stone Counter Tops

“Orange County Homeowners are moving away from tile countertops, which are difficult to maintain, in favor of natural stone, solid surfaces and environmentally friendly ‘green’ products,” says Margaret Began, owner and showroom manager of StoneWerks Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA. … Continue reading

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Outdoor Kitchens & Built In BBQ – The perfect summer time retreat.

Orange County, CA – Outdoor kitchens have certainly become one of the hottest items in home building in the last few years. You can get the same options from your indoor kitchen and you can put those things in your … Continue reading

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Is Now a Good Time to Remodel My Kitchen?

Well, Yes and No. It may not be a good idea to remodel if you were just laid off or are starting a new job.  It’s probably not a good idea if your adjustable rate mortgage went up and you … Continue reading

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Kitchen Remodeling Estimator

Kitchen remodeling can range from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Depending on the amount of remodeling to be done, costs can generally be broken down to the cost … Continue reading

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How Much Will My Kitchen Remodel Cost?

I’d like to respond to the question above — which I’ve been asked a lot over the years — with a question of my own: How much does a car cost? I just bought a car so I just happen … Continue reading

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